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VW ID.7 Pro S1 travels 794km, exceeds official range by 85km
03 October 2024
WOLFSBURG/ZURICH: Volkswagen is going through a bad patch now what with declining car sales and having to close some plants and setting itself up for a bitter fight with powerful u...
Tesla discontinues most affordable Model 3 variant in US, we...
03 October 2024
AUSTIN: Tesla's most affordable Model 3 compact sedan was no longer available for order in the US, according to the EV maker's website on Wednesday. The Model 3 Standard Range R...
Great Wall Motor: Going for affordability, variety and tech
03 October 2024
DURING the 2024 Chengdu Motor Show, members of the Malaysian media were able to have a quick chat with Great Wall Motor (GWM) International chief executive officer Parker Shi about...
Chengdu Motor Show 2024: A dazzling parade
03 October 2024
THE recent 27th Chengdu Motor Show showcased 130 carmakers who converged at the Western China International Expo City in Sichuan Province. Held from Aug 20 to Sept 8, more than ...
Peugeot completes its electrified line-up with the new E-408
03 October 2024
LONDON: Peugeot has revealed the final jigsaw piece in the firm’s EV puzzle with its new E-408. The standard car comes with a choice of hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, bu...
Toyota to invest US$500mil in electric air taxi company Joby...
03 October 2024
WASHINGTON: Toyota Motor said Wednesday it will invest another us$500 million (RM2bil) in Joby Aviation to support certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric air ta...
Tesla AC chargers at EQ Hotel, KL
03 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Tesla AC chargers are now installed at EQ Hotel here. Three so-called Destination Chargers are available at the first level basement parking lot of Equatorial Plaz...
Africa roads among world's deadliest despite few cars
03 October 2024
ADDIS ABABA: Africa has the fewest roads and cars of any region, and yet the largest ratio of vehicle deaths, caused by the usual suspects —unsafe habits, speeding and drinking — b...
Skoda unveils €33,000 Elroq in answer to BYD
02 October 2024
FRANKFURT: Volkswagen AG’s Skoda unwrapped a €33,000 (RM152,000) electric SUV as Europe’s biggest automaker tries to weather a slump in demand and intensifying competition from...
Caterham works with Yamaha on electric sports coupe
02 October 2024
LONDON: Caterham today announced that it will team up with Yamaha Motor for its all-new electric sports coupe, Project V. Yamaha will supply its latest e-axle to the prototype m...
Renault teases electric twist on iconic Renault 4 ahead of P...
02 October 2024
PARIS: Renault is offering a glimpse of its upcoming Renault 4 E-Tech 100% electric, a modern revival of the beloved 1960s Renault 4, ahead of its full reveal at the Paris Motor Sh...
MyDigital ID login not needed for MyJPJ app yet, says minist...
02 October 2024
PETALING JAYA: Users can continue using the MyJPJ application without having to log in using their MyDigital ID account even after Oct 10, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. ...
Cycling sprint legend Mark Cavendish named Aston Martin’s fi...
02 October 2024
LONDON: British cycling legend and the all-time Tour de France stage wins record holder Sir Mark Cavendish has taken delivery of a new Aston Martin DBX707, marking the start of his...
10-year requirement for bike licence upgrade need not be con...
02 October 2024
PETALING JAYA: Those who have held a valid motorcycle licence for at least 10 years, whether continuously or not, can apply to join the Special Transition Programme for the Motorcy...
Paris parking fees massively hiked for SUV drivers — 6 hours...
02 October 2024
PARIS: Anyone visiting Paris by car is being made to pay drastically higher parking rates for large vehicles from October onwards, with one hour's parking now costing €18 (RM83) fo...
Shin Yang's expansion into car business gains momentum
02 October 2024
PETALING JAYA: Sarawak shipping company Shin Yang Group Bhd is diversifying its existing business to include automotive dealership, following the acquisition of 100% equity interes...
Malaysian units not affected by BYD recall in China
02 October 2024
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Motors, the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Malaysia, has given an assurance that the recall of some BYD electric vehicle (EV) models in China is o...
New Bentley Mulliner line-up unveiled
02 October 2024
LONDON: Bentley has unveiled new Mulliner versions of its fourth-generation Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur, showcasing enhanced design, luxury, and technology. These model...
Brembo sells its entire stake in Pirelli
02 October 2024
MILAN: Pirelli & C. SpA executive vice chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera for a third time this year raised his stake in the Italian tyremaker, after brake specialist Brembo NV ...
MyDigital ID needed for JPJ mobile app from Oct 10
02 October 2024
UPDATE: No need for MyDigital ID from Oct 10   PETALING JAYA: Malaysians will need a MyDigital ID to log into the Road Transport Department's mobile app starting from Oc...